Time is short - time for short stories: enriching reading & writing with perfectly formed tales In this blog, Martin Galway shares the benefits of a healthy diet of short stories, especially when time is short, as well as a booklist of... Read more about Time is short - time for short stories: enriching reading & writing with perfectly formed tales
Really reading: developing reading with understanding in KS1 In this blog, Kathy Roe considers the importance of literary knowledge in developing young readers. Read more about Really reading: developing reading with understanding in KS1
Fluency: the bridge from phonics to comprehension A summary of the session with Professor Tim Rasinski, hosted by Herts for Learning - 17th November 2020. Read more about Fluency: the bridge from phonics to comprehension
The importance of LGBTQ+ literature in primary schools Primary English adviser Michael Gray give us his thoughts on how important a diverse book stock is in all education settings. Read more about The importance of LGBTQ+ literature in primary schools
KS3 (Year 7) Reading Fluency Project: text selection guidance Guidance for choosing the right texts to engage and enthuse Year 7 pupils taking part in the HFL KS3 Reading Fluency Project. Read more about KS3 (Year 7) Reading Fluency Project: text selection guidance
Shining a light in the winter months Winter festivities activities for the primary classroom. Read more about Shining a light in the winter months
Reading at Key Stage 1 – What might we do and how might we do it? Kathy Roe shares some strategies for supporting children with reading in Key Stage 1. Read more about Reading at Key Stage 1 – What might we do and how might we do it?
Getting to grips with the Y2 Phonics Screening Check 2020 - Questions and considerations for English Subject Leaders Ruth Goodman, Teaching and Learning Adviser for Herts for Learning, shares key considerations for Subject Leads on how best to support teachers and... Read more about Getting to grips with the Y2 Phonics Screening Check 2020 - Questions and considerations for English Subject Leaders
Black History Month: Looking back and looking forward An exploration of the roots of British Black History Month, and a selection of literary highlights for children from this year’s celebrations. Read more about Black History Month: Looking back and looking forward
Reading from the heart On National Poetry Day: Who would have thought that developing reading fluency and comprehension could be so much fun with performance poetry? Read more about Reading from the heart